Next Week in LCS - November 11 2011

Check out the new LCS Tutorials! From the shortcuts in Symplicity, you can access programs on using Symplicity, Professional Dress, and Technology in Your Job Search.  The LinkedIn Tutorial is now available, and its intructions are available just below the LinkedIn icon in the Symplicity shortcuts.

Etiquette Tip of the Week: Build, Don't Burn

It was the dreaded day of the big layoff. One by one we were called into the office of a vice president of a company that had just purchased our company, to be let go by a man we did not know. I had heard that a few people before me had lashed out at him with angry words, some had burst into tears.
When it came to my turn, he looked like a man who had been through it. Instead of issuing a parting shot, I smiled and said to him, "I enjoyed my time here and I learned a great deal. I am grateful for the experience and I thank you for that."  He was pleasantly surprised. We chatted for a minute, he smiled, shook my hand and I went on my way.

News and Announcements from the CBA

Christmas Spirits Tickets Now On Sale
Order Christmas Spirits Tickets Now and Get the Best Seats! Tickets for this year's production, LawLawPalooza, are now on sale with special advanced ticket pricing: only $45 mainfloor and $25 mezzanine! Get details and order tickets at www.chicagobar.org/barshow.

Alliance for Women CoSponsors NAWL Foundation Event
The Alliance for Women is cosponsoring the NAWL's complimentary Fall Reception on November 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, 71 S. Wacker Dr. Get details and RSVP to nawlfoundation@gmail.com.

Come hang out with us on Facebook
An online meeting place for Chicago's legal community! Keep up with what's going on at the CBA on Facebook and interact with lawyers and the extended legal community for both professional and personal reasons. Become a fan! Not a Facebook user? You can still view the CBA's page for up-to-date information at www.facebook.com/chicagobar.

October Digital Edition of The Record Now Available
Members can now access the October 2011 edition of The CBA Record at www.chicagobar.org/therecord. Articles include "Civil Rights, Individual Rights, and Administrative Law with a 'Family Law' Twist" and "Fixing the Immigration System."

Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA

CLE

CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).

State Tax Issues Roundtable (2 IL MCLE Credit)
November 7/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member

Understanding Financial Statements (2 IL MCLE Credit)
November 8/2:00-4:30 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Probate Practice Part 1 (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
November 9/3:00-6:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

Predatory Practices in Real Estate (2 IL MCLE Credit)
November 10/12:00-2:10 p.m./$50 Member/$100 Nonmember/$35 Gov't Member

Ethics for the Corporate Attorney (2.75 IL MCLE Credit)
November 15/2:00-5:00 p.m./$80 Member/$160 Nonmember/$60 Gov't Member

VOLUNTEER

CBA Moot Court Competition Volunteer Judges - November 17-19
The Young Lawyers Section will host its 30th Annual Moot Court Competition this month at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. The YLS needs attorneys to act as competition judges on the evenings of November 17 and 18 (5:30 or 7:30 p.m.). To volunteer, contact Jenni Bertolino or 312-554-2031 and indicate your volunteer preference.

YLS Children's Book Drive - November 9 to December 9
Donate new and gently-used children's books to the Young Lawyers Section's Annual Children's Book Drive. Books will be provided to local homeless shelters, the children's waiting room at the Daley Center, the Carole Robertson Center for Learning, the Cook County Juvenile Justice Center, and the William C. Goudy Elementary School. Collect books at your firm and drop-off the books in the CBA Lobby, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., from November 9 to December 9.

Dear Santa Letters
Help a child enjoy the holidays...answer a Dear Santa Letter! The YLS will be distributing "Dear Santa" letters provided by Direct Effect Charities, a group that receives thousands of letters from disadvantaged youth from Chicago Public Schools requesting gifts from Santa. Simply select a letter, purchase a few items the child has requested, and mail the package. Letters will be available at the CBA (321 S. Plymouth Ct.) starting the week of Thanksgiving or or if you would like to distribute letters at your firm, contact Jenni Bertolino at 312-554-2031 or yls@chicagobar.org. Complete instructions will be attached to the letter.

CBF Pro Bono Support Program
Pro bono programs in and around Chicago have a variety of opportunities for you to help, and the CBF is available to help you find a pro bono opportunity that fits your skills, interests and availability. The CBF Pro Bono Opportunities Guide is designed to help you find a pro bono program that fits your needs. For a hard copy of the Guide or for more information on pro bono opportunities, contact CBF Pro Bono Director Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

Public Interest Job Fair - MPILCC

The Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference is scheduled for Saturday, February 4 at Northwestern University School of Law. Sponsored by the Chicago Area Law School Consortium, it is the largest job fair for public interest employers in the Midwest. The event includes interviews and table talk (networking) sessions. To register, please email Elizabeth Boe (eboe [at] depaul.edu) by December 7 the following information:

• Your first and last name
• Email address (you will use this to login to the MPILCC bidding site)
• Graduation Date
• Class Year
• Whether You Registered Last Year

Upcoming 3L Government Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 3L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.  Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm.

 Spring Programs

·         Department of Transportation – Office of General Counsel Volunteer Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline not yet established was 11/08/10)

·         Federal Communications Commission – Office of General Counsel Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Strategic Analysis & Negotiations Division Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Institute of Museum & Library Services – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Department of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Office of the Governor of Texas – Texas Governor’s Fellowship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

·         Department of Commerce – Office of Chief Counsel for International Commerce Volunteer Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

·         Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Enforcement &  Compliance Assurance Law Clerk & Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 11/20/11)

Upcoming 2L Government Honors Deadlines

The following government programs have 2L deadlines coming up in the next few weeks. Details of these programs are provided in the 2011-12 Government Honors & Internship Handbook, located at https://www.law.arizona.edu/career/honorshandbook.cfm.

 Spring Programs

· Department of Transportation – Office of General Counsel Volunteer Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline not yet established - was 11/08/10)

· Environmental Protection Agency – R3 Law Clerk Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Federal Communications Commission – Office of General Counsel Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Federal Communications Commission – International Bureau Strategic Analysis & Negotiations Division Student Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Institute of Museum & Library Services – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Overseas Private Investment Corporation – Department of Legal Affairs Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Office of the Governor of Texas – Texas Governor’s Fellowship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Department of Commerce – Office of Chief Counsel for International Commerce, Volunteer Law Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

· Environmental Protection Agency – R1 Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

· Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Enforcement &  Compliance Assurance Law Clerk & Intern Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 11/20/11)

 Summer Programs

· Department of State – Student Internship Program (Paid & Unpaid, Deadline 11/07/11)

· Department of Education – Office of General Counsel Legal Internship Program (Unpaid, Deadline is Rolling Basis but preferred by Mid-November)

· National Labor Relations Board – Division of Enforcement Litigation, Special Litigation Branch Summer Law Student Internship Program (Paid, Deadline 11/15/11)

· Department of Health & Human Services – Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Division Summer Honors Legal Intern Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

· Department of the Interior – Office of the Solicitor Legal Internship/Externship Program (Unpaid, Deadline 11/18/11)

 Programs with “Rolling Deadlines” review applications and fill positions on an ongoing basis, so apply early for these programs.

Upcoming Special Events at the CBA

YLS Social Hour - November 9
Join the YLS for drink specials and appetizers on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Plymouth Restaurant & Bar (right next to the CBA Building), 327 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago.

The Rainmaker Retreat - November 11-12
The CBA is pleased to announce a 2-day "Rainmaker Retreat" on November 11-12 in Chicago featuring Stephen Fairley of The Rainmaker Institute. This marketing boot camp for small and solo practitioners will give attendees tools to grow their law firms during these tough economic times. CBA members get an extra $100 discount when registering with the code "CBA." Learn more and register by calling 888-588-5891 or www.rainmakerretreat.com.

Chicago Bar Foundation Fundraiser - November 12
The CBF will host its annual Fall Benefit on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the Field Museum. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner plus explore the Museum's special exhibits, including Whales and Chocolate. Purchase tickets at www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon - November 15
The 12th Annual Justice John Paul Stevens Award Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 11:30 a.m., at The Standard Club. The awards celebrate Illinois attorneys who have demonstrated extraordinary integrity and service to the community throughout their careers. This year Ellen E. Douglass, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, and David C. Hilliard will be honored. The Hon. William J. Bauer, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, will be the keynote speaker. $65 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.

Real Estate Taxation Committee's Luncheon with Cook County Judges- November 16
The CBA Real Estate Taxation Committee will host a luncheon recognizing the judges who preside over real estate tax matters in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Hon. Edmund Ponce de Leon, presiding judge of the County Division, will deliver the keynote speech at the luncheon. All members are invited to join the Committee on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Noon, at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Ct. Cost is $55 per person. For reservations, contact Tamra Drees, CBA Events Coordinator, at 312-554-2057.

Towers of Lights: An (almost) All-American Concert - November 16
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 2011-2012 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus season. All concerts are held at St. James Episcopal Cathedral (Wabash at Huron). The first concert in the series, Towers of Light: An (almost) All-American Concert, will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Season pass is $55, individual advance tickets are $12. To order tickets (or a season pass) online, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/profile/80112.